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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Replace Dispenser Door Spring #W10224328
Whirlpool Refrigerator Replace Dispenser Door Spring #W10224328
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$54.24Estimated Savings
$112.5003:17
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the dispenser door spring on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the door spring is if the dispenser door does not close on its own.
All of the information in this door spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Roper, Estate, Crosley, Amana, Inglis, Ikea
Tools used: putty knife, multi-screwdriver
All of the information in this door spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Roper, Estate, Crosley, Amana, Inglis, Ikea
Tools used: putty knife, multi-screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the dispenser ice chute door spring in the freezer door first pull out the drip tray.
3
Now insert a putty knife behind the bottom of the dispenser façade and push the facade down while using the putty knife to pull the façade outward.
4
Note the orientation of the dispenser panel switch wires then disconnect them from the switch.
5
Now remove the screw securing the light and switch housing.
6
Depress the tabs to release the housing and use tape to hold it out of the way.
7
Now depress the tabs on the top of the ice guide and lift the guide out.
8
Detach and remove the delay mechanism.
9
Next, release the ice chute door hinge pin from the right mount to remove the chute door assembly and remove the pin to release the old door spring if still intact.
10
Install the new ice chute door spring by positioning it between the posts on the door closer.
11
Slide the hinge pin through the posts and spring from the right side.
12
Now insert the left side of the pin into the hole in the dispenser housing.
13
Pull the spring back and snap the right side into the slot.
14
Slide the delay mechanism onto the door closer arm and snap it into place on the housing.
15
Reinstall the ice guide by inserting the lower tab into the dispenser arm then rotate the guide up and snap in the upper tabs.
16
Remove the tape and snap the light and switch housing into position.
17
Secure it with the screw.
18
Reconnect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the switch.
19
Align the top of the dispenser façade on the top edge of the dispenser housing then snap it into position.
20
Replace the drip tray.
21
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the ice chute door works properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the dispenser door spring on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the door spring is if the dispenser door does not close on its own.
All of the information in this door spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Roper, Estate, Crosley, Amana, Inglis, Ikea
Tools used: putty knife, multi-screwdriver
All of the information in this door spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Roper, Estate, Crosley, Amana, Inglis, Ikea
Tools used: putty knife, multi-screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the dispenser ice chute door spring in the freezer door first pull out the drip tray.
3
Now insert a putty knife behind the bottom of the dispenser façade and push the facade down while using the putty knife to pull the façade outward.
4
Note the orientation of the dispenser panel switch wires then disconnect them from the switch.
5
Now remove the screw securing the light and switch housing.
6
Depress the tabs to release the housing and use tape to hold it out of the way.
7
Now depress the tabs on the top of the ice guide and lift the guide out.
8
Detach and remove the delay mechanism.
9
Next, release the ice chute door hinge pin from the right mount to remove the chute door assembly and remove the pin to release the old door spring if still intact.
10
Install the new ice chute door spring by positioning it between the posts on the door closer.
11
Slide the hinge pin through the posts and spring from the right side.
12
Now insert the left side of the pin into the hole in the dispenser housing.
13
Pull the spring back and snap the right side into the slot.
14
Slide the delay mechanism onto the door closer arm and snap it into place on the housing.
15
Reinstall the ice guide by inserting the lower tab into the dispenser arm then rotate the guide up and snap in the upper tabs.
16
Remove the tape and snap the light and switch housing into position.
17
Secure it with the screw.
18
Reconnect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the switch.
19
Align the top of the dispenser façade on the top edge of the dispenser housing then snap it into position.
20
Replace the drip tray.
21
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the ice chute door works properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Dispenser Door Spring
$54.24
Total$0.00
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